Description
This Condensed Milk Cake is a simple, moist, and sweet dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with just a few pantry staples like sweetened condensed milk, self-raising flour, eggs, and butter, this cake offers a rich and tender crumb with a subtle sweetness that’s enhanced by a light dusting of icing sugar. Its straightforward preparation and baking process make it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 395g (14oz) tin sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/4 cups self-raising flour
- 4 large eggs
- 60g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- Icing sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 170°C (338°F) and grease a round cake tin thoroughly to prevent sticking. This ensures even baking and easy cake removal.
- Combine ingredients: In a stand mixer or mixing bowl, add the sweetened condensed milk, self-raising flour, eggs, and melted butter. Beat the mixture using a stand mixer or electric beaters until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are well integrated.
- Pour batter into tin: Transfer the smooth batter into the prepared cake tin, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake the cake: Place the cake tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the cake is cooked through. You can check doneness by inserting a toothpick or skewer into the center; it should come out clean.
- Cool and finish: Allow the cake to cool completely in the tin before removing it to maintain its structure. Once cooled, dust the top with icing sugar if desired for a touch of sweetness and decorative finish.
- Storage: Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh for several days.
Notes
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for best mixing results.
- Use unsalted butter to better control the sweetness and saltiness of the cake.
- You can substitute self-raising flour by combining all-purpose flour with baking powder (1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour plus 1 1/2 tsp baking powder).
- Allowing the cake to cool completely before removing it from the tin helps prevent it from breaking.
- For a richer flavor, you can lightly brown the melted butter before adding it to the batter.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with fresh berries or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Keywords: Condensed Milk Cake, easy cake recipe, sweetened condensed milk dessert, simple baked cake, Australian dessert
